getaway

noun

get·​away ˈge-tə-ˌwā 

1

: an act or instance of getting away: such as

a

: escape

b

: start

2

: a place suitable for a vacation

3

: a vacation especially of brief duration

Synonyms

• break
• breakout
• bunk [British]
• escape
• flight
• lam
• rout
• slip

Examples of getaway in a Sentence

We're planning a weekend getaway to the mountains.

The resort advertises itself as the perfect island getaway.

Recent Examples on the Web

With summer in full swing, the calendar can fill up quickly with weekend getaways, barbecues, beach days and more. —Emily Burns, Footwear News, 24 May 2025

Here’s how the pair outfitted the guest house into a layered, but relaxed getaway. —Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 23 May 2025

Leisure pursuits and adventurous getaways are encouraged when the Aries moon aligns with Venus and Mars. —Usa Today, USA Today, 23 May 2025

Best Travel Stroller With the help of this compact stroller, traveling with kids can actually feel like a true getaway. —Laura Lu, Parents, 22 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing getaway

• getaway car

Rhymes for getaway

• aaa
• adonais
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway

Kids Definition

getaway

noun

get·​away ˈget-ə-ˌwā 

1

: escape entry 2 sense 1

2

: start entry 2 sense 2

3

: a short vacation

4

: a place suitable for a vacation